WordXWord Individual Poetry Slam

The WXW Poetry Slam Finals are August 4, 7P at the Berkshire Museum. To qualify for the finals, a poet must finish in the top 3 at one of the 2 qualifying slams. (The remaining 2 spots are by invitation.) There are a total of 16 slots available in the qualifiers. Poets ages 16 and up are eligible.

July 14, 7:30P
Second Chance Poetry Slam

Poets Creating Conversation

PCC are themed events. They are open to poets ages 12 to 100+. Calls to action below.

June 25, 7P
Working In America

Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street, Pittsfield
For this event, the poet’s challenge is to use their art to explore and share personal stories centered around working in America - the challenges, triumphs and realities - from work we love to work that doesn't love us back. Register online

July 30, 7P
Summer In America

Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street, Pittsfield
We’ve all had good summers and bad summers. There have been summers of love and summers of unrest. It’s summertime and it’s the 10th annual WordXWord Festival, so we’re asking poets to climb up the 3 meter board, step off and give us their best splash. Register online

Poetry sCrawl

Open to all ages, styles and experience level. The coolest thing to happen on North Street.

August 1, 4P
sCrawl Workshop

TBD Pittsfield
Poets of all ages & varieties are invited to join us for a generative workshop. And then stick around for the sCrawl and a chance to take your work for a walk. Register online

August 1, 6P
Poetry sCrawl

Starts and ends at Dottie’s, 444 North Street, Pittsfield
Poetry takes a walk Uptown finishing up back at Dottie's - followed by a potluck opening reception. Register online

August 4, 1:30P
Outspoken Youth Poetry Slam & Open Mic

WordXWord uses spoken word, poetry and storytelling in shared space and time to celebrate diversity and creativity, empower the individual, foster understanding and empathy, and make real human connections.

All WXW programs are free and open to all. WordXWord Festival, Inc is a 501(C)(3).
WordXWord Festival, Inc, c/o Adelson & Company PC, 100 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201